HUNTINGTON, W.Va. — Cabell Huntington Hospital officials said they are in negotiations with Pallottine Health Services to acquire St. Mary’s Medical Center. Spokesmen for both hospitals provided more information about their negotiations on Tuesday, after a day earlier saying they were exploring an affiliation. Cabell Huntington issued a release Tuesday[Read More…]
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Other states receiving bigger bang on tourism
An editorial from The Herald-Dispatch HUNTINGTON, W.Va. — Every state is competing for tourism dollars and working hard to bring visitors to enjoy their attractions. But some states get a better return on their investment than others, The Washington Post reported recently. Unfortunately, West Virginia is at the back of the[Read More…]
New law causes marina to unhook electric slips
ROANOKE, W.Va. — Stonewall Jackson Lake Marina’s 92 electrical boat slips are being disconnected Dec. 1 because the resort doesn’t have $600,000 to pay for required upgrades to the entire system, spokesman Steve Ludwig said. “Sixty-one renters, some of whom rent two spots and occupy 92 electric slips, will be[Read More…]
Inspection shows W.Va. Capitol dome faring well
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — An inspection of the Capitol dome found “selected pitting and abrasion of the gilded finish,” which engineers speculate may be caused by dirt particles hitting the dome during wind gusts, and not by pyrotechnics that struck the dome during last year’s sesquicentennial celebration. The report by Swanke[Read More…]
Illegal school bus passing called serious problem
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Despite flashing lights and stop signs warning drivers to keep a distance, about 500 motorists illegally pass school buses each day in West Virginia, a survey conducted by the state Department of Education has found. While that number seems high to Jimmy Lacy, transportation safety director for[Read More…]
The Associated Press shares 10 things to know Wednesday, Aug. 6
Dorothy Abernathy, The Associated Press bureau chief for West Virginia and Virginia, shares the 10 things you need to know Wednesday, Aug. 6, 2014. Look for full stories on these late-breaking news items, upcoming events and stories in West Virginia newspapers. 1. MIDEAST CEASE-FIRE HOLDS FOR SECOND DAY As Gazans[Read More…]
Blog: wvpress extra — Bring a jacket to Convention 2014
Aug. 5, 2014: Everyone is excited and working hard to prepare for WVPA Convention 2014. Just a reminder for you when packing your suitcase for Canaan Valley Resort and Convention 2014. And please share this with any staff members, your spouse or guests who will be attending convention with you. We are expecting sunny weather on Thursday[Read More…]
All WVPA Convention 2014 attendees invited to enjoy Timberline activities
Resort making activities available at no charge CANAAN VALLEY, W.Va. — Timberline Four Seasons Resort welcomes the West Virginia Press Association and its family of newspapers—and their families — to Wild and Wonderful Canaan Valley. Tracy Herz, vice president of Timberline Four Seasons Resort, invites all convention attendees to partake of the resort’s summer activities[Read More…]
Columnist Giles Snyder: He’s such a deer man.
I’m beginning to get the feeling that perhaps I’ve carried jokes about dodging the deer on my commute a bit too far, that they have pulled out their laptops and tablets, scanned my Facebook and Twitter accounts and have decided it’s to time to get even with me for taunting[Read More…]
Freedom of Information Act letter form available
EDITOR’S NOTE — As a member service and as part of the WVPA Freedom of Information Act effort, the WVPA offers this sample design for your FOIA requests. If you have questions, contact the WVPA. Downloadable: FOIA Form Public Official Public Official’s Office address Town, WV, zip Date: xx/xx/xx [Read More…]